In the age of cookie cutter new builds, online trends shepherding people into the same styles, and many people being too afraid to step out of the mould, it isn’t surprising that there are many of us that want to try something different, something unique, something our own. Homes usually reflect those who live in them, and if you want to show off your character and make your home truly your own then you have come to the right place, as here we will discuss some quirky yet practical home décor ideas to make your house stand out.
Give a room a theme
If you are struggling to decorate a room and don’t know what furniture pieces or ornaments to buy then try designating a theme to different rooms. Themes offer you a bit of a more concentrated approach to decorating, as you can rule out putting a pillow covered in ship anchors in a room that’s jungle themed, for example. Moreover, by narrowing down what you want in a room you may find that you have actually broadened the scope in your mind for what to put in a room, as instead of thinking will this cheetah patterned lamp match my random sofa and old-fashioned bookshelf in the lounge, you can rest easy and know that it will fit in with your afore-exampled jungle room. This is not to say the themes have to be rigid and take over every decoration, it just provides you with a base idea of what you want the room to look/feel like, and if that’s a room with just a hint of palm leaves, or a room taken over by tropical decorations, then that is up to you.
What to sit on?
Seating is obviously a key aspect of any home, and therefore can take centre stage when deciding on how to decorate the place. Sofas, armchairs, recliners, stools, the list goes on, and it is within that list that you need to find what works in your home, though, more importantly, what is comfortable. A trend of recent years that has actually caught our eyes is that of benches in the home, more accurately in the kitchen or dining room, and while you may think ‘why would someone want a bench?’ they can impart a really warm and rustic atmosphere, when used in the right setting, so do some research and see if your home would benefit from some alternative seating or not.
Repurpose some interesting items
If you really want to add some character to your home then looking into the repurposed and refurbished furniture market is the right call for you. Anything can be turned into a homely piece of décor or furniture if the right craftsman is working on it, and at this point in time the market has never been stronger. TV stands made out of an old aeroplane, a car boot being turned into a table, oil drums being used as BBQ’s, whatever you could think of someone has already done it, and if not then there is someone who is ready to make your dream a reality.
Plants, plants, plants
Plants truly are one of an interior designers’ best friends. Such a simple thing, placing a plant on a ledge or counter, can change the whole dynamic of a room, and if you can imagine the impact of one plant, then imagine the impact multiple plants will have. Whether you’re a bright and vibrant petals kind of person, a viny and hanging kind of person, or a person who enjoys just sitting back and interacting with a cactus every week or so, there is a plant for everyone out there, all you have to do is find your kind of plant.
Let your imagination run wild on your walls
It is very easy to just have one colour running through the entirety of your home, we all know that off white/creamy colour I’m talking about, so now is the time for you to let your creative juices flow and jazz up your wall space. A simple repainting with a different colour can already do so much for you, though it would be amiss of me not to mention the other brilliant options you have on offer. Firstly you have to decide where and home much of the wall you are going to paint, then you have to take wallpaper into consideration, what pictures are you going to hang up on the wall once it’s done? are you going to paint an image on the wall instead? There’s a lot of options to choose from, and it is from this massive bank of options that you can play with whatever combinations you want, your house is yours to decorate, so do whatever feels right and makes it feel like your own space.
